Cost of Illegal Dumping Workshop Capital Area Council of Governments

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1 July 26, :30 AM to 2:30 PM Cost of Illegal Dumping Workshop Capital Area Council of Governments Presenter: Mr. David S. Yanke

2 Workshop Agenda A. Introductions/Background B. Overview Regarding Illegal Dumping C. Impact of Illegal Dumping on Your Community D. Cost of Illegal Dumping E. Summary F. Questions and Answers 2

3 A. Introductions/Background

4 NewGen Strategies & Solutions, LLC NewGen is a management consulting firm specializing in providing economic, strategic, stakeholder, and sustainability services Solid Waste Water/ Wastewater Energy Gas 36 person firm with offices in Austin, Dallas, Denver, Nashville, and Orlando 4

5 NewGen Strategies & Solutions, LLC (cont d) Specific solid waste services include: Cost of Service and Rate Design Operational Reviews Procurement Efficiency Studies Solid Waste Management Plans Valuations Contract and Franchise Agreement Negotiations Financial Feasibility Studies 5

6 David S. Yanke President Environmental Practice More than 25 years of experience: Planning, operational, financial consulting services Wide range of experience More than 150 financial, economic, feasibility and valuation studies Developed Environmental Enforcement Manuals Developed Full Cost Accounting Workbooks Frequent speaker at WasteCon, STAR, and TxSWANA conferences 6

7 Through the years Reed-Stowe & Co. ( ) Reed, Stowe & Yanke, LLC ( ) SAIC ( ) NewGen Strategies & Solutions, LLC (2014- Present) Navigant Consulting ( ) R. W. Beck, Inc. ( ) Leidos Engineering ( ) 7

8 Illegal Dumping Experience 8

9 Goals of this Workshop Learn about the history of illegal dumping Discuss a regional approach to combatting illegal dumping Evaluate the costs, and associated benefits of an environmental enforcement program Share and network with other entities regarding illegal dumping efforts Goals 9

10 B. Overview Regarding Illegal Dumping

11 What is Illegal Dumping? Illegal dumping is disposal of waste in an unpermitted area. It is also referred to as open dumping, fly dumping, and midnight dumping because materials are dumped in open areas late at night. Source: EPA Illegal Dumping Prevention Guidebook 11

12 Dave s Experience Year Client Project 1997 H-GAC A Review of Illegal Dumping in Montgomery and Wharton Counties 1998 H-GAC How to Develop and Operate an Environmental Enforcement Program 1999 TNRCC/TCEQ Conduct of Four One-day Workshops Concerning Illegal Dumping 2000 Missouri DNR How to Establish and Operate an Environmental Enforcement Program 2001 NCTCOG Targeted Illegal Dumper Study 2002 Iowa DNR How to Establish and Operate an Illegal Dumping Prevention and Response Program Resource Guide 2003 H-GAC Environmental Circuit Rider Prosecutor Project 2003 H-GAC Illegal Dumping: A Regional Approach to Environmental Enforcement 2003 NCTCOG Regional Stop Illegal Dumping Cost/Benefit Analysis Study 2005 Seattle Public Utilities Illegal Dumping Program Assessment Dave s insight and work with us resonates to this day in many of our policies related to illegal dumping issues and prevention here in Iowa. Mel Pins Iowa DNR 12

13 Houston-Galveston Area Council Purpose develop a how-to guide for local governments for combatting illegal dumping Led to additional projects and workshops around the country 1 2 The six steps for an effective environmental enforcement program Political buy-in/planning Management structure Education Enforcement and prosecution Clean-up Program management 13

14 Houston-Galveston Area Council Study regarding improvements to, and potential regionalization of, environmental enforcement activities in the H-GAC region. Key findings and recommendations include: Implementation of a circuit rider prosecutor program Creation of an environmental court Training concerning abandoned vehicles Funding for laboratory testing Development of a regional database Establishment of performance standards Creation of a regional task force Ongoing environmental enforcement training 14

15 North Central Texas Council of Governments As a component of a three-year strategic program, NCTCOG initiated a study to better understand the typical illegal dumpers in the NCTCOG region. Developed seven categories: 1. Rural residents 2. Urban/suburban residents 3. Private/commercial haulers 4. Contractors/remodelers 5. Drug labs 6. Businesses (oil, solvents, tires, etc.) 7. Illegal solid waste facilities (sham recyclers) 15

16 North Central Texas Council of Governments (cont d) Regional Illegal Dumping Trends Intraregional movement of illegal dumping Dumping on land owned by absent property owners Lack of cooperation from prosecutors and/or judges Lack of cooperation from law enforcement Inconvenient disposal operating hours Residents dumping brush and bulky items Economics and risk Illegal use of dumpsters Private haulers 16

17 North Central Texas Council of Governments (cont d) Urban Area Illegal Dumping Trends Dumping of chemicals and hazardous materials Automotive shops Dumping in vacant lots Landscaping and tree service contractors House remodelers Sham recyclers 17

18 North Central Texas Council of Governments (cont d) Rural area illegal dumping trends Lack of disposal and collection services Lack of public awareness Lack of brushy and bulky collection services Illegal dumping from drug labs Sham composters Sham scrap tire processors Dumping on roadsides and bridges Illegal landfills Suburban area illegal dumping trends Construction and demolition materials Dumping in undeveloped areas 18

19 Seattle Public Utilities SPU retained Mr. Yanke in 2005 to complete a study that would: Characterize the problem of illegal dumping in Seattle Review the current illegal dumping program Benchmark problems and programs Develop BMPs for SPU Present and evaluate strategies to incorporate into SPU s program 19

20 Seattle Public Utilities (cont d) BMPs and strategies 1. Define clear roles and responsibilities for team members to clarify boundaries of the program 2. Formalize lines of communication to facilitate exchange of information 3. Increase awareness of illegal dumping and efforts of the program 4. Conduct education and outreach 20

21 Seattle Public Utilities (cont d) 5. Produce awareness materials that reach out to all demographics 6. Disseminate information about convenient recycling and disposal options 7. Actively enforce illegal dumping laws 8. Implement aggressive prosecution for effective enforcement 21

22 Seattle Public Utilities (cont d) 8. Equip enforcement personnel to increase productivity effectiveness 9. Train enforcement personnel in BMPs 10.Use department of corrections crews to make clean-up efficient and cost-effective 11.Track activities and outcomes to identify trends and program evaluation 22

23 Capital Area Planning Council of Governments Network of law and code enforcement officers collaborate to combat illegal dumping and other environmental crimes 12 member agencies 10 counties and the cities of Austin and Cedar Park Funding for CAPCOG support comes from TCEQ (distributing a portion of landfill tipping fees to the solid waste programs of regional councils of governments statewide) 23

24 C. Impact of Illegal Dumping on Your Community

25 Impact of Illegal Dumping on Your Community Toxic chemicals/hazardous wastes Direct exposure to hazardous wastes (sharps) 25

26 Impact of Illegal Dumping on Your Community (cont d) Fires Flooding 26

27 Impact of Illegal Dumping on Your Community (cont d) Breeding grounds for diseasecarrying vectors Financial implications Costs for personnel Equipment Education Economic development 27

28 D. Cost of Illegal Dumping (Methodology)

29 Cost of Illegal Dumping - Methodology These reports and materials were developed with the intention that they would serve as an on-going reference and planning guide. Many of the concepts presented in this workshop are generally accepted as effective methods for managing illegal dumping issues and are applicable even as the entity changes. 29

30 Budget Pattern of Illegal Dumping Programs 6-10 years following implementation: decreases in the amount of reports and overall clean-up budget are likely to occur Initially, typically for a period of up to five years, local governments see a drastic increase in the amount of reported cases of illegal dumping Point at which enforcement and education program is initiated Time 30

31 Cost of Illegal Dumping Methodology (cont d) In order to examine all costs of an illegal dumping abatement program many factors need to be examined. Personnel Equipment Other 1. Costs of Illegal Dumping Clean-up 2. Costs of Environmental Enforcement 3. Costs of Education and Outreach 31

32 Cost of Illegal Dumping Methodology (cont d) 1. Illegal Dumping Clean-up Public Works Enforcement Officer Clean-up Personnel Profiles Contractors County Jail Trustees Volunteer/Community Groups 32

33 Clean-up Personnel Profile - Example 1. Illegal Dumping Clean-up Role: General Description: Jurisdiction: Equipment: Limitations: Public Works Staff Often the primary resource for illegal dumping clean-up efforts in many cities and counties Generally responsible to maintain all roadways and right-ofway, (~15 feet along either side of the roadway) Brush truck, reflective vests, disposal bags. Heavy equipment needs will vary Typically cannot clean-up dumpsites outside of publicly owned property 33

34 Large Volume Dumpsites Cost of Illegal Dumping Methodology (cont d) 1. Illegal Dumping Clean-up Material Profile: C&D, hazardous waste, dead animals, liquid wastes Material Profile: Residential wastes, bulky items, scrap tires Equipment needs vary by the type of dumpsite Small or Scattered Dumpsites 34

35 Clean-up Equipment Profile - Example 1. Illegal Dumping Clean-up Size of Dumpsite: Material Profile: Equipment Profile: Approximate Cost: Large Volume C&D, hazardous materials, dead animals, bulky waste, white goods, brush, ashes, liquid wastes, other Front-end loader, knuckle-boom trucks, roll-off container and trucks, dump truck, tracked excavator, brush collection vehicle, tow truck Varies by type of equipment. Per item cost can range between $3,000 for roll-off containers to $250,000 for heavy equipment 35

36 Cost of Illegal Dumping Methodology (cont d) Other Clean-up Issues 1. Illegal Dumping Clean-up Public and private property Heavy rain clean-up River, stream, or creek bed clean-up Roadside ditches Significant distances to disposal facilities 36

37 Other Clean-up Issues Roadside ditches Creek beds 37

38 Cost of Illegal Dumping Methodology (cont d) 2. Environmental Enforcement Sherriff's Office Constable s Office Fire Marshall s Office Enforcement Personnel Profiles Police Department Code Enforcement Office Health Department District/County Attorney s Office 38

39 Cost of Illegal Dumping Methodology (cont d) 2. Environmental Enforcement Role: General Description: Perceived Advantages: Perceived Disadvantages: Code Enforcement Office Investigates and enforces a local government s property maintenance regulations while ensuring the health and safety of residences Familiarity with environmental laws Can obtain peace officer commission Unable to carry firearms, make arrests, or enforce criminal statutes Some scenarios may require assistance from other departments 39

40 Cost of Illegal Dumping Methodology (cont d) 2. Environmental Enforcement Digital cameras Remote video recording Enforcement Equipment Profiles Two-way radios Binoculars Laptop computers and tablets Mobile digital terminals (MDTs) 40

41 Cost of Illegal Dumping Methodology (cont d) 2. Environmental Enforcement Equipment: General Description: Applicability: Limitations: Binoculars (with night vision capability) Allows the operator to see objects clearly at night. Some are equipped with infrared technology allowing the operator to see in total darkness Night vision binoculars may be used during evening stakeouts of illegal dumpsites Night vision binoculars cannot be used during the day and may be limited where artificial light is present Approximate Cost: Unit prices range from $300 - $7,000 41

42 Cost of Illegal Dumping Methodology (cont d) 2. Environmental Enforcement Other Environmental Enforcement Issues Sub-regional environmental enforcement task force Sub-regional environmental enforcement office Sub-regional circuit rider program Environmental court Fines collected by enforcement personnel Supplemental environmental projects (SEP) 42

43 Cost of Illegal Dumping Methodology (cont d) 3. Education and Outreach Environmental Enforcement Officer Education and Outreach Personnel Profiles Public Information Officer Solid Waste/Public Works Staff 43

44 Cost of Illegal Dumping Methodology (cont d) 3. Education and Outreach Role: General Description: Potential Advantages: Potential Disadvantages: Public Information Officer Responsible for presenting information to residents and the media. Can publish or provide information on illegal dumping investigations, clean-up events, and other related topics. Likely to be experienced and knowledgeable in effective communication strategies Regular contact with media sources May not be viewed as an authority figure May be unfamiliar, or uncomfortable with, certain aspects of illegal dumping 44

45 Cost of Illegal Dumping Methodology (cont d) 3. Education and Outreach Brochures Fliers Promotional Items Education and Outreach Materials Profiles Billboards Utility Bill Inserts Seminars & Outreach Banners Door Hangers Website Development Radio Advertisements School Engagements Video Service Announcements Cinema Advertising Newspapers & Circulars Social Media 45

46 Cost of Illegal Dumping Methodology (cont d) 3. Education and Outreach Outreach Type: General Applications: Potential Advantages: Potential Disadvantages: Approximate Cost: Fliers Inexpensive product used to inform public about special events, hotlines, or environmental programs Shorter production time than other educational materials Less expensive to produce and can be reproduced in-house Easily torn, wrinkled, or weathered and do not last as long as other educational materials Generally minor; 100 copies of fliers produced on a copier can range from $8 to $10 total 46

47 City of Austin Code Enforcement City of Austin spends $250,000 per year cleaning up illegal dumpsites Social media campaign Sad Couch travels around West Campus to raise awareness regarding illegal dumping 47

48 Sad Couch Twitter Feed 48

49 Sad Couch in Action 49

50 Doña Ana County, New Mexico Multi-agency task force Active in schools and communities Apps for both iphone and Android platforms 50

51 Carlos the Coyote Doña Ana County 51

52 Illegal Dumping Education Materials 52

53 Illegal Dumping Education Materials (cont d) 53

54 D. Cost of Illegal Dumping (Example)

55 City A Population of approximately 44, known illegal dumpsites Task Annual Cost Allocated to Illegal Dumping Percentage of Budget Illegal Dumping Clean-up $135,844 75% Environmental Enforcement $11,166 6% Education and Outreach $34,030 19% Total $181, % 55

56 City A Clean-up Costs 1. Illegal Dumping Clean-up 56

57 City A Clean-up Costs 1. Illegal Dumping Clean-up 57

58 City A Clean-up Costs 1. Illegal Dumping Clean-up 58

59 City A Enforcement Costs 2. Environmental Enforcement 59

60 City A Education and Outreach Costs 3. Education and Outreach 60

61 City B Population of approximately 129, chronic dumpsites; 275 dumpsites appear or are cleaned up, annually Task Annual Cost Allocated to Illegal Dumping Percentage of Budget Clean-up $125,607 54% Enforcement $50,654 22% Education and Outreach $54,898 24% Total $231, % 61

62 City B Clean-up Costs 1. Illegal Dumping Clean-up 62

63 City B Enforcement Costs 2. Environmental Enforcement 63

64 City B Education and Outreach Costs 3. Education and Outreach 64

65 County A Population of 429,276 Estimated 59 known dumpsites (as many as 120 in a given year) Task Annual Cost Allocated to Illegal Dumping Percentage of Budget Clean-up $114,245 53% Enforcement $88,410 42% Education and Outreach $10,165 5% Total $212, % 65

66 County A Clean-up Costs 1. Illegal Dumping Clean-up 66

67 County A Enforcement Costs 2. Environmental Enforcement 67

68 County A Enforcement Costs 2. Environmental Enforcement 68

69 County A Education and Outreach Costs 3. Education and Outreach 69

70 Cost of Illegal Dumping Summary Entity Clean-up Enforcement Education and Outreach Total City A $135,844 $11,166 $34,030 $181,040 City B $125,607 $50,654 $54,898 $231,159 County A $114,245 $88,410 $10,165 $212,820 Total ($) $375,696 $150,230 $99,093 $625,019 Total (%) 60.1% 24.0% 15.9% 100% 70

71 Cost of Illegal Dumping Summary (cont d) Entity Cost per Dumpsite City A $629 City B $457 County A $952 Average Cost Per Dumpsite $679 Entity Clean-up Cost Per Ton City A $354 City B $359 County A $85 71

72 Cost of Illegal Dumping Summary (cont d) Other potential metrics Number of investigations per year Number of convictions as a percentage of investigations Number of educational events attended, per year, by type Other Monitor the program to track progress Conduct a yearly trend analysis 72

73 Cost Analysis Complete Now What? Meet with key staff Discuss results Discuss next steps What is working; what needs improvement Monitor results and meet regularly Keep elected officials informed 73

74 E. Summary

75 Summary Illegal dumping solutions Education Decision makers on same page Education NEVER stops Convenient disposal Advertise legal disposal and recycling locations 75

76 Summary (cont d) Illegal dumping solutions Enforcement Monitor frequently visited dumpsites Develop reporting system Surveillance Investigate (who, what, when, where, why, and how?) 76

77 Questions and Answers Mr. David S. Yanke Direct: (512) Cell: (512) Executive Center Drive Suite 165 Austin, TX Phone: (512)